Soccer Academy
The goal of the Soccer Academy program is to provide young soccer players with an environment to develop their skills to reach their full potential. Our academies offer comprehensive programs designed to challenge and inspire each player, regardless of their current level of play.
In addition to technical and tactical training, we place a strong emphasis on character development, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Our academies believe in helping players grow not only as soccer players, but also as well-rounded individuals.
Whether players are just starting out or looking to take their game to the next level, ECSD soccer academies are the ideal place for student athletes to achieve their goals. Join us and experience the best in soccer training and development available in Edmonton.
"Shaping Quality Players and People"
Mission:
The Mount Carmel Soccer Academy fosters student excellence in academics and sport performance. This program is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle through the medium of sport and facilitate the development of the student athlete’s athletic ability.
Goals:
- Our Goal at the Mount Carmel Soccer Academy is to provide each student-athlete an opportunity to pursue excellence in both academics and soccer.
- We strive to have student-athletes improve and develop the technical, physical, mental and tactical demands of the game.
- Throughout the program and training, students improve their time management, independence and organizational skills. All required to achieve his/her soccer goals.
- Provide a positive and individualized experience to assist the student-athlete in their total development.
Eligibility
The OLMC Soccer Academy caters to students in Southside Edmonton, spanning grades 3 to 6. Our program is inclusive, welcoming students of all abilities and interests in both indoor and outdoor soccer.
Staff
Our Academy sessions are led by qualified, experienced and Licensed Academy Coaches that have played the game at various University and Collegiate levels. Our Coaches have the desire and passion to help progress our athletes not only on the soccer pitch, but also in the classroom. Our Coaching team works together to develop a training curriculum that follows the Canada Soccer requirements for Long Term Player Development (LTPD) and aims to deliver appropriate sessions that cater to the needs of our players.
Sinisa Matic, Lead Instructor
Coaching Experience:
- Victoria Soccer Club, Edmonton - Technical Director - 2023 - Present
- South West Sting FC, Edmonton - Technical Director - 2016 - 2023
- South West Sting FC, Edmonton - Technical Coach - 2011 - 2016
- South West Sting FC, Edmonton - U17 Girls Coach - 2016 - 2018
- South West Sting FC, Edmonton - U15 - U17 Boys Coach - 2011 - 2016
- Edmonton Drillers Club - U10 Girls Development Coach - 2011 - 2012
- Edmonton Drillers Club - U18, U12, U14 Boys Coach - 2009 - 2012
Playing Experience
- Edmonton Drillers, North America Professional League - 2009 - 2011
- Saskatoon Accelerators, North America Professional Indoor League - 2008
- NAIT, ACAC - 2005 - Nationals
- Concordia University College, ACAC - 2001 - Nationals
- Victoria Soccer Club, Alberta Major League Soccer - 1997 - 2003
- Rasen Sport Elmshorn, Germany 2nd Div Bundesliga - 1994 - 1997
- 1 SC Norderstedt, Germany 3rd Div Bundesliga - 1992 - 1994
- FK Prijedor, Bosnia & Herzegovina Youth Soccer League - 1980 - 1992
AWARDS
- CCAA Award – All Star Player 2001
- Athlete Of The Year – Concordia College 2001
- CCAA – Award All Star Player 2005
- World Masters Games - Gold Medal 2005
- Western National Masters – Gold Medal 2010 - Victoria Soccer Club
COACHING LICENSE
Canada Soccer Association
C-License
Schedule Information
The grades 3-6 training programs are scheduled from September to June.
- The grade 3 program runs Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
- The grades 4-6 program runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons.
Core Courses:
- Core courses are scheduled around the academy program and accommodate the required core course minutes.
OLMC Soccer Academy students will participate in one to two off-field sessions per week.
Students will work with instructors and trainers during this time to improve their flexibility, strength, speed, agility and conditioning, and teamwork.
| Fitness | Mental Training | Health and Physical Education |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Testing | Goal Setting | Nutrition |
| Flexibility | Relaxation and Activation | Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Ball Hockey, Badminton, Cooperative Games, etc. |
| Plyometrics | Visualization | Team Building |
| Strength Training | Imagery | Guest Speakers |
| Aerobic and Anaerobic Training | Focusing | Body Composition |
| Cross Training | Leadership | Fitness and Wellness |
| Speed and Agility Training | Self Awareness | Sports Injuries |
| Yoga |
Activities
OLMC Soccer Academy students participate in a number of different activities and will have guest speakers throughout the school year.
These activities complement the physical education and health component of the Alberta Curriculum as well as athletic development and team building.
Past Activities:
- Wall Climbing
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Yoga
- Bowling
- Ball Hockey
- Golfing
- Fit Set Ninja
- Curling
Facilities
Potential facility sites listed below:
- Sports TC
- Edmonton Soccer Dome
- Turf Training Center #4
- Edmonton South Side Indoor Soccer Center
- Commonwealth Recreation Center
- Outdoor field at Mount Carmel School during Fall and Spring
- Outdoor field at Louis St. Laurent during Fall and Spring
Soccer Academy Fees
Sports Academies are programs of choice that involve significant program fees. As such, it is important that parents are aware of how funds are being allocated. Each spring, a preliminary budget for the current school year, along with actual expenditures for the previous year, are posted on the school academy website pages. Sport Academy Fees are spent on student programming, including basic apparel packages, professional coaches and instructors, transportation, venue and tournament fees. For your information, Academy Fees do not include the cost for instruction by certified teachers or instructor apparel. Those costs, as well as additional costs for advertising, are covered by the school.
Academy Fees do not include basic school fees. Basic school fees are charged separately and are in addition to Sports Academy Fees.
If we do not spend all of the funds collected through Sports Academy fees, then the remaining dollars are credited toward the following year fees or reimbursed.
Upon acceptance into one of our Sports Academies, families are required to secure the athlete's registration by May with either:
- A non-refundable deposit that covers apparel, venue, and coaching costs for September, or
- Full payment of the annual fee schedule.
At registration in August, parents will have the option to either pay any remaining fees in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.
For your convenience, fees may be paid online through PowerSchool. We also accept Visa, or Mastercard in our school office. Please contact our school office at (780) 433 - 1062 for more information about fee payments.
Fee Schedule
Academy Registration Timeline
| New Students | Current ECSD Students | ||
| February | Registration Open for NEW STUDENTS to ECSD
| February | Pre-Enrolment on Parent PowerSchool
Complete Pre-Enrolment on Parent PowerSchool |
| April | Academy Admission Process Begins
| April | Academy Continuation
Returning academy students must have met academic standards in the previous year to continue. |
| May | Confirmation of Acceptance and Contracts Distributed
| May | Confirmation of Acceptance and Contracts Distributed
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| April 30 | Contract Deadline
| April 30 | Contract Deadline
Failure to complete by the deadline runs the risk of placement secure placement in the academies. |
| May 31 | Deposit Due & Apparel Order Completed
OR
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Shadow Days
The Mount Carmel Soccer Academy offers a shadow day for prospective student-athletes, who are interested in our Soccer Academy, to experience what our program has to offer.
The potential soccer academy student will have an opportunity to spend a day at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
Students attend academic classes for a portion of the day and participate in the soccer program for the other portion.
Please Contact:
Mount Carmel Soccer Academy
10524 - 76 Ave. Edmonton Alberta
Phone: (780) 433-1062
